Weekly Checkin

How far along? 37 weeks 3 days
Total weight gain: 44 lbs
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? Yes.
Best moment this week: Finding out I am dilating and effaced! Yea!
Sleep: It's been pretty good. Hubby is out of town so I have the bed to myself.
Missing Anything? Being able to work
Movement: Some. Lots of hiccups
Food cravings: Ice
Anything making you queasy or sick: I have been super queasy, but not from any certain food or anything.

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs:Contractions are getting intense especially at night, loss of mucus plug, 2cm and 80%
Symptoms: Heartburn, swollen fingers and feet, pain in the ribs, and contractions
Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Both are off now

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but tired of being pregnant
Looking forward to: Daddy being back in town

Baby buys: We have everything we need now!

Weekly Update

How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain: 43 lbs
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? Yes. Sadly I am now covered in them.
Best moment this week: I now get to go for weekly appointments
Sleep: Super restless
Missing Anything? Being able to work out
Movement: Lots
Food cravings: Ice
Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, loss of mucus plug, 2cm and 70%
Symptoms: Heartburn, swollen fingers and feet, pain in the ribs, and contractions
Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Both are off now

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but tired of being pregnant
Looking forward to: Being full term at week 37 

Baby buys: A+A blankets, paci clips, & wipes

20 vs 36 weeks. I thought I was big then. LOL!

Nursery

    Here is Quinn's side of his and Madison' s shared room. For the first few months he will room in with us, but eventually this is where our little man will sleep. What an exciting thought!

Quinn's bed

changing table/ dresser

      We have also been doing some projects to get ready for the kids. We took a vintage dresser and refinished it planning to use the top as a changing table. It took a lot of work, but was well worth it in the end. Also, I did some wall art with each kid's name and ultrasound picture. They are one of my favorite projects so far!

before and after of the dresser 

 Kid's name wall art

     It feels so good to get the nesting urge to finish the bed room out of my system. Yet on the other hand I miss having things to do. I guess pregnant women just can't win when it comes to nesting!

Beach Day

     Since Madison went to the grandparent's house for the week mommy & daddy decided to go to the beach with friends for Memorial Day. It was a great day for it, and it was nice to be able to enjoy the water without a toddler. My feet got pretty swollen and I got my first real Braxton Hicks from walking around so much on the boardwalk. This made the water even more appealing though! I am glad I got to spend a day with my hubby and our friends before little guy gets here.
     The only bad thing is I am now a lobster. The sunburn hurts so bad I can't even lay down in bed. Apparently SPF 50 every 2 hours isn't enough when you are pregnant.

soaking up the sun!

our little guys name

 mommy & daddy  (33 weeks 6 days)

Baby Shower

        Today was our baby shower and it was awesome! It felt so good to be surrounded by friends and family who are just as excited to meet Quinn as we are.
       We had a more laid back, co-ed BBQ instead of the normal girls only fancy affair. Everybody had a really good time. The theme was baby jungle animals, since that is what Quinn's room is going to be.
      We are so grateful for all the generous gifts we got! Even though I am dreading writing out thank you notes. We got our monitor, gift cards, bath items, diapers & wipes, Tommy's diaper bag, blankets, clothes, and more.
     The only "problem" with our shower being over is now the next thing I have to look forward to is Quinn's delivery. I hope the next 7 weeks fly by!

cupcakes

opening gifts

just some of the gifts we got (from Grandma and Grandpa)

  Some of our guests

Mommy & Daddy

 Maddie practising being a big sister

Our 1st Anniversary

       One year ago to the day my hubby and I were getting ready to say our "I do's". So, to celebrate we went back to the place we got married (The Gramercy Mansion) and walked around for a bit in their gardens. For every couple who has gotten married there they place an engraved brick along the walkways with the couple's names and wedding date, which I wanted to see. We then went out to dinner at Joe's Crab Shack, which is Tom's favorite resteraunt, and got a cheesecake since that is what we had in place of traditional cake at our wedding. The weather was beautiful, unlike the rain we experienced on our weedding day, but rain or shine our wedding was amazing! I told my hubby tonight that in a few years we will need to bring Quinn to Gramercy so he can see where mommy and daddy got married.

Our brick at Gramercy Mansion

Me (32 weeks pregnant) on our 1st wedding anniversary.

Tommy & I on our anniversary at Gramercy.

Our wedding day 5/17/2011



Weekly Checkin

How far along? 31 weeks 3 days
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? A few. Mostly on my thighs.
Best moment this week: Finished thedresser for the kids room
Sleep: I miss getting a good nights sleep!
Missing Anything? Working out
Movement: All the time it seems 
Food cravings: Italian food
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn, rib pain, and swollen fingers and feet mostly
Belly Button in or out? All the way out

Wedding rings on or off? Just my wedding band is on

Happy or Moody most of the time: It depends on the day
Looking forward to: Mothers Day

Baby buys: Hubby got me a glider for Mother's Day

 

 

Quinn's First Gift

      Today when I got the mail I was surprised to find a package waiting for me! It was from a friend who is also expecting in July and inside was the cutest onsie ever! I just had to share it, so here it is.

When I showed daddy he loved it just as much as I do. With a pair of little camo pants and some boots of his own Quinn will look just adorable!
     

Weekly Checkin

How far along? 29 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: 29 lbs
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? A few coming off my belly button piercing :(
Best moment this week: We sent out our baby shower invites
Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning
Missing Anything? Being able to bend over without being in pain
Movement: Of course
Food cravings: Mexican
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Not besides Braxton Hicks
Symptoms: Heartburn, swollen fingers and feet, pain in the ribs, and tightness in my belly
Belly Button in or out? It's out now

Wedding rings on or off? Just my wedding band is on during the days

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Quinn's dresser being finished 

Baby buys: a birthing ball for while I am in labor

 

 

Birthing Classes, Birth Place Tours, & More

   I can not wait until our little guy is finally here! Some days it feels like the time has really flow by during this pregnancy. I am sure that the past few weeks have been so busy haven't hurt anything.
            Last Tuesday I did my GD test which was awful! I had to drink this ultra-sweet, syrupy, warm, red fruit punch flavored drink then wait in the lab for an hour so they could draw blood. In the mean time I wasn't allowed to use the restroom, or eat so by the time I left I was dying. The results came back good, which means that I do not have to take a 3 hour extended test, and I don't have gestational diabetes! Then on Thursday I went in for my Rogham shot since my blood type is negative and daddies is positive. Thursday night I went to labor and delivery because I was having a lot of pain in my ribs, and contracting quite a bit. They did an ultrasound to check my fluid levels, and check my cervix, which are all great. We were able to see our little man, who at the moment in breached. This is no big deal since he will most likely flip several times before he is born.  
             When I talked to my OB today he said he doesn't want me to go much past 40 weeks because of how small I am and my desire to deliver vaginally as well as naturally. Plus with my dislocated ribs, he says he doesn't want me to have to have more then the one dislocated. This means we have between 54 and 77 days until Quinn is here. We also went over my birth plan, and he is 100% on board with all of our wishes which makes me feel 100 times better about the labor process and giving birth!
            We are learning a lot in our birthing classes that will be very helpful during labor. All of the breathing and massage exercises are things I plan on using. We even plan to buy a birthing ball this week so we have our own. I can't quite wrap my mind around the thought of using a ball that tons of other women have used, but that's just me.
          We also were able to take our birth place tour this past week and see the Labor & Delivery unit of the hospital. The rooms are about what I expected, and the only thing I wish they had is a laboring tub, but they do have huge showers to labor in which we will make due with.
        All of this combined is making my ever approaching due date feel so real! Madison can't wait to be a big sister. I hope that stays the same once little guy is here. Keeps your fingers crossed that we all adjust well.

Weekly Checkin

How far along? 28 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: Almost 27 lbs
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? Still none
Best moment this week: We started our birthing classes
Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning
Missing Anything? Walking up stairs and not being breathless
Movement: Tons, and not all in comfortable places
Food cravings: Fruit
Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks are still continuing but no real labor.
Symptoms: Heartburn, swollen fingers and feet, pain in the ribs
Belly Button in or out? It's starting to poke out
Wedding rings on or off? Just my wedding band

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but very emotional
Looking forward to: Our hospital tour later this week

Baby buys: a Swaddle Me blanket

 

 

Weekly Checkin

How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain: I am up 25 lbs
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? Still none :)
Best moment this week:  Set a date for our baby shower
Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning still
Missing Anything? Being able to bend over without it hurting
Movement: More then I would like at this point.
Food cravings: Popsicles
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks  have started, but no real labor signs
Symptoms: Heartburn, swollen fingers and feet, extreme pain in ribs
Belly Button in or out? It's flat
Wedding rings on or off? Only my wedding band.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: The baby shower

Baby buys: we are refurbishing a antique dresser for little guy.

 

 

Happy Easter

        It is hard to believe that by next Easter my baby will be 9 months old! For this year though, I enjoyed having him growing safely inside. Well, besides the heartburn that chocolate seems to be giving me these days.
       Big sissy had tons of fun. When she first woke up she was so excited that the Easter bunny had brought her a basket and had hidden eggies for her to find. Next we went to Grandma & Grandpa's church then back to grandma's house where we ate and mommy & daddy tackled our next big baby project. What is that you ask? We are refinishing an antique dresser that we plan on using for the kids. We worked on it most of the afternoon and got the sanding and paint stripping almost done. I promise to post before and after pictures once we are completely finished!
     I hope everyone elses Easter was as wonderful as ours!

 Checking out her Easter basket.

 Looking for eggs.

All ready for church.

Weekly Checkin

How far along? 26 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: 20 lbs
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? None
Best moment this week: Today is my b-day.
Sleep: Pretty good once I actually fall asleep
Missing Anything? Never having to take off my wedding ring. I have to do this before bed every night now or I wake up with no circulation to my finger.
Movement: Lots! I have been trying to catch it on video with no luck.
Food cravings: Breakfast food
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Heartburn is really bad some days, back pain
Belly Button in or out? It's still flat
Wedding rings on or off? Still on except for when I sleep.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Being in the 3rd trimester as of Sunday

Baby buys: Didn't buy anything baby related this week.

 

 

Weekly Checkin

How far along? 25 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: I'm not sure
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? Still none :)
Best moment this week: Booked our Babymoon for May.
Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning
Missing Anything? Not being swollen at the end of the day
Movement: Oh yes!
Food cravings: Carbs
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of garlic

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Heartburn, swollen fingers and feet
Belly Button in or out? It's flat
Wedding rings on or off? Still on except for when I sleep. Although, today my engagement ring almost didn't go on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Spring break next week.

Baby buys: got a Moby wrap and some onsies for little guy.

 

 

Weekly Checkin

How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain: I'm not even sure anymore
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? Still none
Best moment this week: Only 100 days till maternity leave starts.
Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning
Missing Anything? Tying my own shoes
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings: Italian water ice
Anything making you queasy or sick: Red meat

Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Heartburn, soar back, swollen fingers
Belly Button in or out? It's flat
Wedding rings on or off? Still on except for when I sleep
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Spring break from school.

(Excuse the bad picture. It was taken at work since the hubby didn't take one this week.)

V-day!

         Yeah for V-day (viability)! This is pretty much the biggest milestone during the second trimester. It is when your baby has a good chance of making it outside of the womb if they happened to be born. You reach it at week 24 of your pregnancy and I honestly can't believe that I am there. Quinn will be here before we know it. Only 16 weeks to go!

           On another note, here is the picture that the baby morpher app I tried came up with. It's honestly not a bad looking kid, and I can see the parts of Tommy & myself that it pulled out. I am interested to see if our baby will look anything like this.

Weekly Checkin

How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain: 14 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Either maternity clothes or things I have bought in larger sizes to wear specifically during my pregnancy
Stretch marks? Nope. Thank god and my mom for good genes
Best moment this week: People not having to wonder if I'm pregnant or not. It's obvious!
Sleep: Has been a little better this week
Missing Anything? My pre-pregnancy boobs.
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings: Burger King
Anything making you queasy or sick: Steak
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Heartburn
Belly Button in or out? Getting more and more shallow
Wedding rings on or off? Still on except for when I sleep
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Our baby shower. We have begun planning and making the invitations.

My Mommy Splurge!

         Yesterday I was faced with a huge debate within myself! To buy or not to buy. I had every intent on getting a Vera Bradley diaper bag, which was on sale online for $90. I was happy at the thought of this bag, until my hubby wanted to go mall hopping yesterday (this NEVER happens).
          At the last mall we went to there was a Coach outlet. Can you all see where this is going? I decided I would go in and just look around. I wasn't even considering buying anything, until I saw the most awesome diaper bag ever! It was marked down to $170 instead of the $495 it is in the regular Coach store. My hubby was telling me to get it (since he had just bough sun glasses at the Oakley store) but I was still having a tough time. So, we left and got lunch. All during lunch all I could think about was that bag. I even cut up how much it cost a week if I carried it for 3 years trying to justify it in my head.
      Finally my husband told me, its your money so you have to decide, but I would get it for you. That did it. I ran back to get the bag. An elderly gentleman was looking at the last one so I politely told him it was a diaper bag to which he replied "Oh, our kids are 32 and 46, I just thought it was a really big purse. Here you go." This made me laugh. So I walked away with my beloved diaper bag, promising my hubby that I won't go in a Coach store for at least another year since it seems that every time I do I wind up getting something.

Weekly Checkin

I know this is late but better late then never. Here is week 22's check-in.

How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain: 13 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Pants: 100%   Tops: Some, but some of my regular tops are still fitting.
Stretch marks? Still nothing new, thank god!
Best moment this week: They finally told me I am anemic, which is the reason why I felt the way I have for so long. Since they gave me supplements I feel so much better!
Sleep: Hasn't been great. Lots of tossing and turning
Missing Anything? Margaritas and my winter jacket fitting
Movement: Lots!
Food cravings: Chips & dip
Anything making you queasy or sick: Steak
Gender: Still a boy
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Fatigue, heartburn
Belly Button in or out? Getting more and more shallow
Wedding rings on or off? Still on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: OB appointment next week